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Grace Grocery Food Drive Update - The food drive at Crozet UMC wrapped up last month, and thanks to the generosity of so many, Grace Grocery collected over 2,000 pounds of food and monetary donations. These contributions will go directly toward keeping the pantry stocked as the need for assistance continues to grow. A big thank-you to everyone who pitched in to support neighbors in our community.

2025 Fall UVA Career & Community Fair - The Fall UVA Career & Community Fair takes place Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10 AM–3 PM at the Hillsdale Conference Center in Charlottesville. Free and open to the public, the fair features local employers including UVA Health and the UVA Academic Division, onsite workshops, networking, and even on-the-spot interviews.

New this year: Speed Interviewing sessions for Skilled Trades, Healthcare, and Retail/Hospitality.

More info: [email protected] | 434-962-3996

There is also a job fair at the Crozet Library being held Friday Oct 3rd from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. More on that below.

Crozet Fall Arts & Crafts Festival – October 11-12, 2025 - The Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival returns this October 11-12 at Claudius Crozet Park, bringing together over 120 fine artists and craft artisans from across the country. Enjoy local food, Virginia wine and beer, live music, and kids’ activities—all set against the scenic Blue Ridge foothills.

Started in 1980 to support the Crozet community-owned park, the festival remains a favorite family event and a destination for high-quality, handmade art. All proceeds benefit Claudius Crozet Park, a non-profit organization.

Learn more here → Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival

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Things to do

Thursday, Oct 2nd

Preschool Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE | For 2- To 5-Year-Olds

Oktoberfest: Steal The Stein | Blue Mountain Brewery | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Tech For Beginners | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE

Play & Learn | Waynesboro Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Ages 0-5 And Caregivers.

Market After Hours | Wintergreen Resort | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE | Join Us For Another Market After Hours Series: An Evening Of Tasty Bites, Great Drinks, And Good Company!

Karaoke Thursday's | Delly Up | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Board Game Night | Common Wealth Crush Co. | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE | Join Cville Runners Every Thursday At 6pm And Take A Jaunt On The Crozet Trails!!! Meet Back At Our Tap Room For Pints!

Beer & Bingo | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $2

Shut Up & Write! in Waynesboro | Panera Bread | Meetup.com | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE | Join Us For Some Focused Writing Time. All Writers And All Experience Levels Are Welcome And Don’t Worry, No One Will See What You've Written.

Friday, Oct 3rd

Preschool Storytime | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE | For 2- To 5-Year-Olds With An Accompanying Adult.

Baby & Toddler Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Stories, Songs, And Shakers

Parenting Connections | Crozet Library | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | Join Other Adults Caring For Children In A Casual Space To Make Connections, Unwind, Share Tea And Talk At The Crozet Library. Babes In Arms Welcome.

Oktoberfest: Full Nelson Friday With John Goslin & Bill Yetzer | Blue Mountain Brewery | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Late Fridays With Live Music | Valley Road Vineyards | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Crozet Job Fair with Virginia Career Works | Crozet Library | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | 16+ No Registration Required. Crozet Library Job Fair With Virginia Career Works. Meet With At Least 7 Local Employers, Who Are Currently Hiring.

Oktoberfest at The Foundry | Basic City Beer Co. | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Halloween Trivia | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Sam Hanny & Friends | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Local Vocals | Glass House Winery | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Karaoke | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE

Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty Tribute W/ Kenneka Cook | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $15

Romeo And Juliet 2025 (Performance) | American Shakespeare Center | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Ticketed

The Kingston Trio | Wayne Theater | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, Oct 4th

Hope's Legacy's 8th Annual "Hoofin' It For Horses" 5k Trail Run/Walk and Open-House | Afton | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Ticketed

Crozet Farmers Market | Crozet Ave | Meetup.com | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Varies

Waynesboro Farmers Market | Constitution Park | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Varies

TNFW - Last Plant Sale Of Season | Wintergreen Resort | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE | Last Plant Sale Of The Season!!

TNFW - Living With Nature At Wintergreen Hike | Wintergreen Resort | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $8 | These Hikes Are Rated Moderate To Strenuous.

Lego Build | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | Calling All Builders! Open Building Time For All Skill Levels, With Lego Bricks And Minifigures Provided. What Will You Create? Ages 6-12. No

HenleyFest 2025 | Henley's Orchard and Estate Cidery | 10:00 - 5:00 PM | Free Entry | Hayrides, play area, pony rides, farm pets, corn maze, local beer and live music! Activities cost between $5-$7

Wizard Scouts | Blue Ridge Children's Museum Natural Playground | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | $60 | Wand Making, Foraging, Paper making, Potions. Ages 5-9

Scrabble Club | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE | Ages 12+

Cork Stamps Art | Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc | 11:00 - 12:00 PM | $35 | Drop in for an hour and leave with a tiny little holiday whimsy machine! You can recycle old corks into this fun craft that allows you to embellish stationery, make custom gift tags, create your own wrapping paper, and any other surface design craft you may want to indulge!

Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration With Capital Area Budokai | Waynesboro Library | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | Learn About Traditional Japanese Weapon Martial Arts In A Live Demonstration By Instructors From The Capital Area Budokai.

Oktoberfest | Starr Hill Brewery | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | Artisan Vendor Market, Costume Contest, Live Music and Oktoberfest Games!

Teen Nerf Battle | Waynesboro Library | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Come To The Library After Hours For Pizza And A Nerf Battle In The Stacks.

Paws to Read with Penny | Crozet Library | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | For Any Young Reader. Call The Library At 434.823.4050 To Register.

Wine Over Waynesboro | Sunset Park Waynesboro | 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM | $25 | Expect a fun day of live music, local wine, food and a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Includes a souvenier glass plus pours from Stinson Vineyards, Common Wealth Crush, Star Party, Lightwell Survey, Midland and Cryptic Vines.

The Pollocks | Glass House Winery | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE

Ethos Bar Takeover With Stinson & Ankida | Stinson Vineyards | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE | Description Rachel, Nathan And Jessi Kick Off October Virginia Wine Month At Ethos Wine & Tea!

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | $3

Brisk(A Night At The Movies) | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE

Saturday Night Improv! | Silver Line Theatre Exchange | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | $10

Romeo And Juliet 2025 (Performance) | American Shakespeare Center | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Ticketed

Shot Thru The Heart - The Bon Jovi Experience | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, Oct 5th

Birding Field Trip: Fortune’s Cove Preserve | Piedmont Bird Club | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | The preserve is nestled within some 29,000 acres of relatively unfragmented forest, providing excellent wildlife habitat.

Foxfield Races | Foxfield Track | 9:30 - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

HenleyFest 2025 | Henley's Orchard and Estate Cidery | 10:00 - 5:00 PM | Free Entry | Hayrides, play area, pony rides, farm pets, corn maze, local beer and live music! Activities cost between $5-$7

Mill Race Market | Deep Roots Milling | 12:00 - 4:00 PM | Free Entry | Would you like to see one of the last commercially operated water powered mills in action?

Gypsy Express Mini-Train | Gypsy Hill Park | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | $1 | The Gypsy Express Is A Short, Fun Ride Around A Scenic Area Of Staunton's Gypsy Hill Park. Note: Does Not Run In The Rain.

Cville Jazz Congregation @ Session Sunday | Stinson Vineyards | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE | Join Us At The Vineyard To Relax And Enjoy The Sweet Sounds Of Live Music

Hat Workshop At Hazy Mountain | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | $79.00

First Sunday's Starr Hill Jam With Dan & Friends | Starr Hill Brewery | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | Bringing The Sunday Living Rool Jam Session To Our Tap Room!

Ty Burkhardt | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Bless The Pets | The Lodge at Old Trail | Crozet United Methodist Church | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | We’ll gather on the large front lawn at The Lodge (or under the portico if it’s raining). We’re hoping our friends at The Lodge will bring their pets, as well as enjoy the pets who are part of the service.

The Two Gentlemen Of Verona 2025 (Performance) | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Music On The Deck: Matthew O’Donnell | Cardinal Point Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Chef Led Charcuterie Class | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ticketed

Medium Heavy Game: Creature Caravan | Amy & Cynthia's House | Meetup.com | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE | From The Bgg Description Page: "In Creature Caravan, Players Build A Card Tableau Of Creatures While Traveling Through A Magnificent And Dangerous..

Buckcherry with Nashville Pussy plus Drew Cagle & The Reputation | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Oct 6th-Oct 8th

Grace Grocery Distribution | Crozet United Methodist Church | Mon, Oct 6th | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | FREE | Distribution of food, non-perishable items, household goods and more for those in need.

Trivia With Olivia | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, Oct 7th | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Fantasy Mapmaking Workshop | Waynesboro Library | Tue, Oct 7th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE | Learn How To Make Detailed Fantasy Maps! Use Your Creations As A World-Building Tool For Creative Writing, In Tabletop Rpgs, Or As Decorative Art.

Women’s Wednesday Golf Special | Old Trail Golf Club | Wed, Oct 8th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Special golfing deals for women.

Trivia | Birdwood Golf Course | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE | Have Some Mid-Week Fun With Us At Trivia Night Every Wednesday At 6 P.M. At Birdwood Bar And Grill. Bring Your Appetite And Thinking Caps For A Night

On The Lighter Side

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